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Identifier: 12951554292 I, too, am America Brother Alberto Degan of the Afro Youth Ministry of Guayaquil, Ecuador, contributes a reflection and discussion questions for youth based on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his "I Have a Dream" speech. The original Spanish Language version of this text may be accessed at http://www.feautor.org/id/11939401654 I, too, am America Author: Translator: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License Reviews Reviews count: 17 - Average rating: 3.47 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 The contribution of Degan, I, too, am an American, as translated by Anne Palma, about the life and action of Martin Luther King is an impressive and inspiring one. It makes to think, not only the Afro-Ecuadorian youth to think what one can do at a young age for his/her society,but everyone who think has the call from God to serve in any society. Dr. King was a man of God who had a dream of being able to construct a different society and world, where justice, liberty, and brotherhood reign. As we can see in the post, Dr King realized from his early age that it was impossible to be a pastor for his people and to proclaim the gospel without concerning himself about the social, economic, and political situations in which his people lived. He worked for his dream, he lived for his dream, and finally he died for his dream. This triggers big questions in us? What about us? Is every thing alright today for the people we are called to be pastors, or ministers of any sort? Are there issues of justice that need our urgent response? Do we have the dream and courage to face those issues? Or,are we just trying to be friendly with the situations for the sake of our personal safety? These are I think the questions we must ask ourselves, and give proper answers in our respective contexts. GEMECHIS FEYISA | 7 Feb 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 I, too, am America A review of Brother Alberto Degan’s contribution “Yo tambien soy America” Brother Degan contributes to the Feautor community a study of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing particularly on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech of August 28, 1963. Although Brother Degan’s article is written for young people of African descent living in coastal Ecuador, its principles are applicable to young people everywhere, and particularly those who live in situations of poverty and lack of opportunity born of racial or ethnic discrimination. I wonder if even Dr. King himself, whose famous speech was so full of references to the United States of America, ever dreamed that his words would be an inspiration to Afro-Ecuadorean youth? Brother Degan’s article begins with a description of Dr. King’s life and call to ministry. It continues with an invitation for the learners to hear the prophetic speech itself. Following this, the assembled learners are drawn into discussion questions, followed by more information about Dr. King. The final section of the article draws the learners into reflection about comparisons between Dr. King’s life and calling and their own. This article holds much promise for furthering the development of faith in action among its intended audience. First, it affirms the value of youth while upholding the gift of one’s own spiritual heritage. Brother Degan repeatedly calls Dr. King ‘the young pastor’ and reminds us that he was ‘only 25 years old’ when he became pastor of the Montgomery Baptist church. At the same time he cites as one of the main sources of Dr. King’s inspiration the hope he received from the old spiritual songs passed on to him by his faith community and in particular his parents. Next, it encourages youth to develop the capacity for critical thinking. It helps them to recognize the fact that many people ‘resign themselves passively to the rules of an unjust society,’ and offers Dr. King’s life as an example of the power of using one’s own God-given capacity to think. Finally, I believe that the article was written with a primary intention of encouraging the learners toward an empathic identification with Dr. King, and I believe that the article accomplishes this goal. Just as Dr. King was influenced by spiritual songs, the learners are encouraged to learn the spiritual songs of their own ancestors, and indeed to compose new songs to evangelize young people on the streets of Guayaquil. Just as Dr. King experienced discrimination, the learners are encouraged to ponder the presence and extent of discrimination in their own community. Just as Dr. King used Scripture as a source of inspiration and hope and a call to action, the learners are encouraged to do the same. The power of empathic identification with great and good leaders should never be underestimated. Anne Palma | 16 Jan 2011 |
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